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2011 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,486 mi
Last recorded172,486 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Passat103,007 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration11 CU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 172,486 miles

CENTER EXHAUST CLAMP IS BROKEN

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 172,485 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

CENTER EXHAUST CLAMP BROKE

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PAD BOTH FRONTS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive DIPSTICK AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PAD BOTH REARS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 164,305 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 164,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 156,000 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 155,999 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 146,522 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 137,157 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 126,873 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 126,873 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 113,922 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 102,169 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 90,506 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 76,892 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 59,181 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 44,903 miles

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How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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11 CU is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 103,007 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 11 CU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 15 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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11 CU is a 2011 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 July 2011.

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